I'm from the US but outside the US now. I had an accident and had stitches put on my head at a doctor. I fell on the floor and my head was bleeding for a while until I got to a doctor and that doctor did stitches on my head


I was given aftercare instructions including waiting up to 10 days until I would go back and get the stitches removed. Has anyone had an accident like this happen to them when in a foreign country or know someone that did? The thing is my parents from back in the US are very worried about me because of this and want me to fly back for them to take care of me because of this situation. They originally wanted to fly and meet me here but they prefer me to fly back to the US I have no idea about recovery time when it comes to these things.


You should always ask that doctor who did stitches on you if it's okay to fly soon right? Normally flying after removal of stitches is fine but what about the in between process? The thing is they are worried I'm not taking care of myself during this recovery process.


Do airlines allow you to fly without any issue if you have stitches on your head? Like especially if you have a big headband and gauze on your head area? Even if you remove the gauze but if you clearly have stitches on your head, are you allowed to fly?


Does anyone here recommend against flying in this situation until I get the stitches removed? They are concerned I'm not taking good care of myself during the recovery process and I myself am not good with after care by myself.